Tornaedo 1009 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) THE HUNT BEGINS 10th of the Deep Cold, 1898 A Savoyard ship sails through the seas. Frederick Aurelian leaned against the bow side of the ship, in ponderance of his decisions that were soon to come as he stared at the shores of Almaris from far away- which were slowly nearing by the minute. His time away had caused him many restless nights, endless strife as he fled with his late wife to distant lands out of safety with only a handful of loyal men by their side. The weight of the people who believed in him was on his shoulders as he readied himself. He’d ponder over all the choices and lessons he had learned, as now they’d soon be put up to the test as the boat neared land. The lessons of being a great leader, a devout and pious father. The failures and death that the war had brought had allowed him to realize the severity of it all: men, women, and even children were sacrificing their life out of loyalty and he was not able to provide for and support them as he expected. From the knights who had protected and raised him as their own son, to the lords and ladies he dined with as friends in their earlier years, to his sisters and brothers that he cherished and loved, and to his son he must care after as a parent on his own - without the comforts of his wife to assist him through the turbulence of parenthood. He understood the mistakes he made, which deeply marked within him. These mistakes laid rest within his thoughts, even when he believed to have found solace in a few, brief moments - the past found its way to rest on his shoulders. “Soldiers at the shore!” a sailor hollered from the Crow’s Nest. Frederick gazed onto the shores of Almaris. In doing so, a genuine smile came to him, in sight of Ser Darius Olivier and Ser Lucien alongside several men standing next to them. “Do not worry, they are allies.” He then turned to the de Falstaff bastard and his brother, Adrian Tobias, “We are finally returning after many years. Many years of knowing that the Barclays who betrayed us, the Alstions who rule our lands, and the traitors who fought against us take refuge under the Kingdom of Aaun. Today is when we begin. Prepare for anchor.” Frederick turned once again to lean over the bow side of the ship as they nearly reached the shores of Almaris. On them was an entourage of men awaiting his arrival. He murmured his last words before the ship began to anchor. “The Hunt Begins.” Edited November 21, 2022 by Tornaedo 35 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
subatomic 1095 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Ser Lucien gave the prince a friendly nod and provided supplies as well as open arms. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualNuker 637 Share Posted November 15, 2022 The Old Edith Hope gives a nod of approval in her chambers as she hears of the Return of the Prince . “God speed.” She’d silently say under her breath. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugur 19 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) mofos. someone told me to comment this Edited November 15, 2022 by Rugur 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radzig 546 Share Posted November 15, 2022 The young Lothar disembarks with the Prince, preparing a survey of the Aunnic countryside. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinOP 389 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Osmond smiled broadly as he addressed the Prince's gaze and extended a firm handshake in greeting. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nord 313 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Ser Darius couldn't help but tear up at the sight of the ship. "I've waited nearly 15 years for this day." He muttered to himself before hastily riding down as the ship hit the shore of Almaris Edited November 15, 2022 by Nord 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese 2294 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Juniper Rose let out a sigh from her homeland of Vikela "And so, another war begins..." She muttered, before returning to whatever she had been doing beforehand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
argonian 12836 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2022 And on this episode of TORNADO WATCH, well Sharon, there are serious disturbances in the South. An erstwhile heir to Oren, the son of Frederick I, has recently landed on the shores of the Heartlands. While none of his former vassals remain in the Heartlands, many loyalists of his are still scattered around Almaris, and have been waiting for his return. How will his claimancy proceed? Well, first of all, Sharon, there are a number of other powerful Novellens in the realm. Indeed, the ruler of Balian as well as the consort of Petra are from this house, and are close relatives of this man. But! He's the son of the very man who deposed their leader, their Emperor, Peter IV, and indeed put him to death. But that's history Sharon, and perhaps family feuds may be put to rest to form a united front in this instance. All is still up in the heir air, all is still left to be seen. The weather outside is frightful and well, Sharon, the fire is not even delightful. It burns, Sharon, and who knows what charred remains of the Tapestry of Man we'll be left with after yet another fiery war in the Heartlands. The answer to that, and more, remains to be seen. 44 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCapybara 1803 Share Posted November 15, 2022 "So must we bow to this man then? He left his people and now seeks out respect? Please, I shall not bow to a man who does not bow to god or acknowledge how he ran away with his tail between his legs."Eleanore von Wexler expressed in an annoyed to her maids while she was dressed in her mourning gown. The woman looking at the crystal clear mirror; she saw herself in a plain and simple black gown, looking back at the cabinet which once held her beautifully tailored wedding gown. Lady von Wexler would then let out a prayer, holding onto the Lorraine cross, shutting her eyes closed. Dismissing her maids before falling onto her bed, her grey eyes looking up towards the celling; her hand extending up. "My dearest friend Philip, what shall I do? I Pray for your strength my good friend. War approaches; blood is to be spilt." 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borin 5256 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Cardinal Viktor once again resumes bashing his head against his desk, pondering why oh why after just having one war averted folk return to make another "What is WRONG with a little bit of peace. Just a few years of peace, please. Please o' lord, GOD, may peace reign, rather than mindless bloodlust..." 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmiliainWonderland 1526 Share Posted November 15, 2022 "Can we not let sleeping dogs lie?" Muttered Emilia Rhodon at the mention of the old prince returning. "Oren was nothing but boring after the last Emperor. Godspeed to my family in Petra and Aaun. I pray you make the right choice." 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgosgroove 38 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Lucia Augusta looked to her father as they sat by a pond in Haute-Epine, furrowing her brows. Too young to know of the violent past, she simply sat, believing it to be another distant tale of human conflict. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilly 3666 Share Posted November 15, 2022 "Why on Almaris would we sponsor someone else's war when that chapter of humanity has just been closed?" The archduchess of Petra plotted in her tower for a meeting with the Ser Lucien of Petra, and 'Ser' Darius of the ruined Orenian Kingdom, wondering just what they sought to accomplish on someone else's mina and reputation. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddywilson2 2116 Share Posted November 15, 2022 A messenger rode through the streets of Valfleur, baring down on the city’s keep. Upon bringing news of the landing, Archduke Constanz would shake his head in disappointment. He would summon the Round Table, uttering his degree in unison with the Archduchess. “We just achieved peace in the Heartlands and will not be called into conflict when peace has just been made. Let it be known that any who join this cause will be stripped of all titles and possessions within the Commonwealth. This sham will find no shelter here.” 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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